Thompson Dam to Macalister River Gorge MEDIUM / HARD

Thompson Dam to Macalister River Gorge, VIC

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Relaxed weekend trip to Macalister River Gorge from Thompson Dam.

Plan would be to camp the night at Macalister river and then, depending on the depth and flow cross and drive some of the track on the other side Sunday. If too deep, will come back via the Thompson dam again. 

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • John (JRP) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (09-Sep-2016 11:07)
    79 series (2017 79 series)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Pauly (Dagy) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 29 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (09-Sep-2016 09:35)
    STU - V6 Petrol (2004 120 Prado)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Steve (Harro)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (09-Sep-2016 08:51)
    MN Clubcab (2011 MN Clubcab)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch


  • Matt (Matt86) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan Patrol GQ TD42 (1993 Patrol)
    • 37" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch


  • Dave (disco) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Land Rover Discovery 2 (2003 Discovery 2)
    • 33" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

Ben (benjhall)
Will be interested on hearing what the river conditions are like up there atm as I will be heading up that way at the end of September.
25 Aug 2016
Trip Leader John (JRP)
Ben (benjhall) wrote: Will be interested on hearing what the river conditions are like up there atm as I will be heading up that way at the end of September.
Have attached a photo of the crossing from 2 weeks ago. Crossing was impassable and their was at least 2 metres of silt built up on the exit.
27 Aug 2016
Ben (benjhall)
Holy moly... Thanks for the heads up, looks like my trip plan will need some modifications haha
28 Aug 2016
Shane (SICKGU)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: PRETTY SURE IM WORKING SO BEST PULL OUT NOW TO GIVE SOMEONE ELSE A SHOT.CHEERS
05 Sep 2016
Ross (Rosco_4x4)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Seems I'm also being forced to work,this weekend as well people, enjoy the weekend and I'll see you out there soon......
07 Sep 2016
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
Heading to Aberfeldy tonight. See u in the mooorning.
09 Sep 2016
Simon (Noturaveragegu)
I've sent you a Private Message. Pauly (Dagy) please check your inbox.
09 Sep 2016
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TRIP COMPLETED

4 GOING, 3 Interested
5 adults
Trip Date
10-Sep-2016 (Sat) to 11-Sep-2016 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Thompson Dam wall
8:00 AM (Sat, 10-Sep-2016)